If I was the seller at a closing that took place last month but just now received notice that I was accidentally overpaid, what are my rights?

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If I was the seller at a closing that took place last month but just now received notice that I was accidentally overpaid, what are my rights?

I received correspondence from the law firm that conducted the closing, claiming I was over paid $ 2000. Do I need to listen to these people and pay this money they claim I owe them? Isn’t this why we pay them the big bucks so there aren’t any mistakes?

Asked on January 12, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Kentucky

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

IF you were in fact overpaid, you have to return it: an honest error, or error by your attorney, does not allow you to hold onto money to which you are not otherwise entitled. (Look at this way: if you were overpaid, you're not losing anything, since you should not have gotten the money, anyway.) You can and should have the law firm walk you through matters carefully, to assure yourself that you were in fact overpaid, before writing anyone a check.


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